What Do I Need to Study to Become an Astronaut? B.Sc Physics

UG Degree B.Sc Physics

Introduction of the Program:

Physics is one of the basic and fundamental sciences. A bachelor degree in Physics is a great foundation for career in government jobs, industries, government labs and in the astronaut corps. Physics brings a broad perspective to any problem. This intensive thinking makes the physicist desirable in any field. That’s why physics graduates can expect career salaries similar to those of computer science and engineering major.

Objectives of the Program:

The UG course in Physics helps the students to understand the world around us, the world inside us and the world beyond us. Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the smallest subatomic particles to the largest galaxies. Moreover it is the basis if many other sciences like chemistry, oceanography, seismology and can be applied to biology or medical sciences. All are easily accessible to a bachelor’s degree in physics. Physics challenges our imagination with concepts like relativity and string theory. It leads to great discoveries like computers and lasers that lead to technologies Placed at the meeting of Academic Council held on 26.03.2018 1961 which change our lives – from healing joints to curing cancer and to develop sustainable energy solutions.

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Outcome of the Program:

The Syllabus for B.Sc., Physics degree under semester system has been designed on the basis of Choice Based Credit System, (CBCS) which would focus on job oriented programmes and values added education. It will effect from June 2018 onwards. Duration of the course is three years. The students who are joining the B.Sc., (Physics) degree shall undergo a study period of three academic years – Six Semesters. While preparing the syllabus, care is taken to provide the requirements of students who opt physics, for developing their skill and competence in their career. Hence after completion of the course, the student will be enriched with recent trends in Physics and be motivated towards higher studies and research activities. During the preparation of the syllabus and curriculum, the UGC model curriculum and syllabi of world best universities were considered.

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Semester I to VI
Modern Curriculum

Lecture 1.1 Mechanics and Properties of matter

Lecture 1.1 1.Physics Practical – I 2.Allied Paper – Mathematics 1

Lecture 1.1 Programming in C

Lecture 1.1 Solar Energy

Lecture 1.1 Non Major Elective

Lecture 1.1 Thermal Physics and Acoustics

Lecture 1.1 Physics Practical – I

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Mathematics 2

Lecture 1.1 Astrophysics

Lecture 1.1 Medical Physics

Lecture1.1 Non Major Elective

Lecture 1.1 Electricity and Electromagnetism

Lecture 1.1 Physics Practical – II

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Mathematics 3

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Chemistry 1 /Applied Electronics 1

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Chemistry 1 /Applied Electronics 1 Practical – I

Lecture 1.1 Optics and Spectroscopy

Lecture 1.1 Physics Practical – II

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Mathematics 4

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Chemistry 1 /Applied Electronics 1

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Chemistry 1 /Applied Electronics 1 Practical - I

Lecture 1.1 Modern Physics

Lecture 1.1 Nuclear Physics

Lecture 1.1 Analog Electronics

Lecture 1.1 Physics Practical - III

Lecture 1.1 Physics Practical – IV

Lecture 1.1 Physics Practical – V

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Chemistry 1 /Applied Electronics 1 Practical - I

Lecture 1.1 Nanophysics

Lecture 1.1 Environmental Studies

Lecture 1.1 Classical and Statistical Mechanics

Lecture 1.1 Solid State Physics

Lecture 1.1 Digital Electronics

Lecture1.1 Physics Practical – III

Lecture 1.1 Physics Practical – IV

Lecture 1.1 Physics Practical – V

Lecture 1.1 Allied Paper – Chemistry 1 /Applied Electronics 1 Practical – I

Lecture 1.1 Optoelectronics

Lecture 1.1 Value Education

UNITIZATION

Each subject contain five units which are interrelated each other. Not only core subjects, but elective and non-major elective also contain the same.

PATTERN OF SEMESTER EXAM

Theory Subject Total Marks: 100 (Internal: 25 Marks, External: 75 Marks)

Practical Subject Total Marks: 100 (Internal: 40 marks, External: 60 Marks)

SCHEME OF EVALUATION

The performance of a student in each course is evaluated in terms of percentage of marks with a provision for conversion to grade points.

TRANSITORY PROVISION

A Transitory provision of three years has been given for the benefit of the students who come under the old syllabus.

EXTERNAL EXAM

A Candidate who does not pass the examination may be permitted to appear in the failed subjects in the subsequent examinations. A candidate should get registered for the first semester examination. Students must have earned 75% of attendance in each course for appearing for the examinations. Students who have earned more than 70% and less than 75% of attendance have to apply for condonation in the prescribed form with prescribed fee. Students who have earned more than 60% and less than 70% of attendance have to apply for condonation in the prescribed form with prescribed fee along with a medical certificate. Students who have below 60% of attendance are not eligible to appear for the examination. They shall re-do the semester(s) after the completion of the programme.

PASSING MINIMUM

The passing minimum is 40% (External minimum is 27 out of 75; No minimum for internal, but External + Internal should be at least 40)

RE-TOTALING AND REVALUATION PROVISION

Candidates may apply for revaluation for the paper which was already evaluated, within 10 days from the date of publication of the result in the university website, through specified revaluation forms along with required fees.